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Robots whose guide was written in Chinese, machine-translated into English by Robotheca, with a link to the original in Chinese on each robot page. 68 robots on Robotheca, each with its licenses and its source on GitHub.

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Guides machine-translated into English by Robotheca, with a link to the original on each robot page.

37 of 270 robots state a cost. Costs in other currencies are compared using the ECB reference rate of 14 Oct 2026. Robots without a known cost are hidden unless you include them.

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  • Robot arm

    EL-A3

    A 7-DOF desktop robotic arm with a Python SDK and ROS2 control system for research and education.

    Level
    Advanced
    Buildability
    75/100
    Buildable with some effort
    Cost
    Not stated
  • Quadruped

    Hexapod-ROS

    An open-source hexapod robot platform based on ROS2, featuring real-time gait control and laser navigation.

    • Work in progress
    Level
    Advanced
    Buildability
    75/100
    Buildable with some effort
    Cost
    Not stated
  • Robot arm

    Robotic Arm

    An open-source robotic arm controlled by an ESP32-C3 via a PCA9685 servo driver and an Xbox-compatible gamepad.

    Level
    Intermediate
    Buildability
    75/100
    Buildable with some effort
    Cost
    ¥481≈ €64 (ECB rate, 14 Oct 2026)
  • Home

    HomeBot

    A lightweight home robot with modular architecture, supporting remote control, voice interaction, and human following.

    • Work in progress
    • Works with AI
    Level
    Intermediate
    Buildability
    70/100
    Buildable with some effort
    Cost
    Not stated
  • No photo yet
    Robot arm

    Panther Robot Arm

    A low-cost six-axis robotic arm using DAMIAO motors and sheet metal structural parts, designed for students and hobbyists.

    Level
    Intermediate
    Buildability
    65/100
    Buildable with some effort
    Cost
    Not stated
  • Wheeled

    RC WheelLeg

    A 16-degree-of-freedom wheeled-legged robot designed for Robocon obstacle courses, combining reinforcement learning, MuJoCo simulation, and real-world deployment.

    • Works with AI
    Level
    Advanced
    Buildability
    65/100
    Buildable with some effort
    Cost
    Not stated
  • Robot arm

    YAO

    A 7-DOF personal robotic arm with ROS-based simulation and control.

    Level
    Advanced
    Buildability
    65/100
    Buildable with some effort
    Cost
    Not stated
  • Robot arm

    Hand Exoskeleton

    A low-cost 6DoF hand exoskeleton using linkage and tendon mechanisms, controlled by an ESP32 and seven SC09 bus servos.

    Level
    Intermediate
    Buildability
    60/100
    Buildable with some effort
    Cost
    ¥500≈ €67 (ECB rate, 14 Oct 2026)
  • No photo yet
    Wheeled

    SimpleFOC Balance Car

    A self-balancing robot car driven by two BLDC motors using the SimpleFOC library and ESP32 microcontroller.

    Level
    Intermediate
    Buildability
    60/100
    Buildable with some effort
    Cost
    Not stated
  • No photo yet
    Other

    WheelLeg FullStack Challenge Robot

    A four-bar linkage wheel-leg robot designed for a full-stack robotics development challenge using ROS 2, CAD, and embedded systems.

    • Work in progress
    Level
    Advanced
    Buildability
    60/100
    Buildable with some effort
    Cost
    Not stated
  • Quadruped

    4T-POM-X4

    An open-source 12-degree-of-freedom quadruped robot designed for learning, development, and secondary innovation.

    Level
    Intermediate
    Buildability
    55/100
    Buildable with some effort
    Cost
    Not stated
  • Other

    Balance Ball

    A spherical robot that balances and maneuvers in three degrees of freedom using three orthogonal flywheels and a omnidirectional wheel base.

    Level
    Advanced
    Buildability
    55/100
    Buildable with some effort
    Cost
    ¥1,000≈ €133 (ECB rate, 14 Oct 2026)
  • Robot arm

    ElectronBot

    A robotic arm that can be controlled via Python, with servo control, image transmission, and integration with Unity for 3D visualization.

    Level
    Intermediate
    Buildability
    55/100
    Buildable with some effort
    Cost
    Not stated
  • Self-driving 1:10

    EquiCycle

    An autonomous self-balancing bicycle robot designed for outdoor track racing, featuring lane detection, obstacle recognition, and balance control algorithms.

    • Works with AI
    Level
    Advanced
    Buildability
    55/100
    Buildable with some effort
    Cost
    Not stated
  • Wheeled

    T-Robot

    A DIY omnidirectional mobile robot that supports 2D lidar mapping and autonomous navigation using Micro-ROS and ROS2.

    Level
    Intermediate
    Buildability
    55/100
    Buildable with some effort
    Cost
    Not stated
  • Other

    DengFOC Inverted Pendulum

    A low-cost, small inverted pendulum robot using DengFOC motor driver and SimpleFOC for balance control.

    Level
    Intermediate
    Buildability
    50/100
    Buildable with some effort
    Cost
    Not stated
  • Wheeled

    MCar

    A small Mecanum-wheel car controlled via Wi-Fi using an ESP01S microcontroller.

    Level
    Intermediate
    Buildability
    50/100
    Buildable with some effort
    Cost
    ¥40≈ €5 (ECB rate, 14 Oct 2026)
  • Quadruped

    MindPaw

    A desktop quadruped robot based on ESP8266 with voice control, gesture recognition, web remote, and AI conversation.

    • Works with AI
    Level
    Intermediate
    Buildability
    50/100
    Buildable with some effort
    Cost
    ¥50≈ €7 (ECB rate, 14 Oct 2026)
  • Wheeled

    Venus-1 Four-link Wheel-legged Robot

    A four-link wheel-legged robot designed for adaptive center of gravity, obstacle crossing, and jumping, controlled via STM32H723 with FreeRTOS.

    Level
    Advanced
    Buildability
    50/100
    Buildable with some effort
    Cost
    Not stated
  • Wheeled

    VLS-AGV

    An open-source, low-cost autonomous guided vehicle (AGV) with vertical linear stage capabilities and modular expansion for robotic arm integration.

    Level
    Intermediate
    Buildability
    50/100
    Buildable with some effort
    Cost
    Not stated
  • No photo yet
    Quadruped

    Hexapod Robot

    A six-legged robot powered by a Raspberry Pi Pico, featuring 18 digital servos, IMU auto-leveling, and multiple control inputs.

    • Work in progress
    Level
    Intermediate
    Buildability
    49/100
    Incomplete documentation
    Cost
    Not stated
  • Other

    OpenKidCar (Ganbei No.1)

    An open-source AI-powered smart children's electric car designed for parent-child co-creation and maker education.

    • Work in progress
    • Works with AI
    Level
    Intermediate
    Buildability
    48/100
    Incomplete documentation
    Cost
    Not stated
  • Wheeled

    Atlas Rover Mk.1

    A desktop rover robot prototype with dual circular screens for facial expressions, voice interaction, and manual control.

    • Work in progress
    • Works with AI
    Level
    Intermediate
    Buildability
    45/100
    Incomplete documentation
    Cost
    Not stated
  • Wheeled

    Balance Car

    A self-balancing robot car controlled via Bluetooth with STM32 and Android support.

    Level
    Intermediate
    Buildability
    45/100
    Incomplete documentation
    Cost
    Not stated

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